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peachiisun1111's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
definitely not my favourite from wilde - a little boring despite being so short, there were glimpses of wit like the incredibly iconic gutter quote, but mostly felt a little played up and melodramatic. the picture of dorian gray felt much more authentic
lynniekate's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
raaahella's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Meh, this book was damning to a the characters. It showed everyone at their worst.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
hjswinford's review against another edition
5.0
Fun social satire, non-stop ride on the drama train. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
snunnie's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
umak4's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
pershephone's review against another edition
4.0
de ce nimeni nu vorbeste de teatrul lui wilde ,foarte subapreciat daca ma intrebati pe mine
_anamarija_'s review against another edition
5.0
Short, but clever. A true gem.
Another Wilde's play where he does quite well in describing human relations.
Some of my favourite quotes:
"If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn’t. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism."
"No, we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
"Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless.... Oh!"
"Ideals are dangerous things. Realities are better. They wound, but they are better.
[... ]
If I lost my ideals, I should lose everything."
Another Wilde's play where he does quite well in describing human relations.
Some of my favourite quotes:
"If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn’t. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism."
"No, we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
"Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless.... Oh!"
"Ideals are dangerous things. Realities are better. They wound, but they are better.
[... ]
If I lost my ideals, I should lose everything."